First let me say that is one classy looking pen. The deatil is supurb. I like the 2 tone. Can you tell us where you got that kit? I have not seen that one and what is the plating on it. Also do you have a guide for doing the herringbone pattern? I need to give that design a try. I have never done one. Any pitfalls while doing the blank or finish or assembly??? Thanks for showing.

as for the instructions of how to build the pen, A while ago I made I Video of a step by step how to make it.It was made for My Italian friends and is in Italian but I think it’s Easy to follow have a Look and if you need more info, you could contact me by PM. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6rjg0dwuLEThe only thing I can advise you is to start the cutting from the outer traveling to center of blank, to avoid lifting the wood fiber as you exit the blank.